[RBW] Re: Sand floatation, comparing 700C and 650B tires of similar width

Thanks. I could get 650B wheels for the Matthews and install Rangers in the 650B size, and I daresay they'd be cushier than the 700C X 60s on it now, but then I already have 700C X 2.8 (actual measurement on 26 mm outside rims = 70 mm) on the Monocog, so skip that. I'm sure 4" tires would be

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet bottom bracket?

I've never understood the theory behind asymetrical spindles. Why would I want my left foot closer to the frame than my right?? I suppose it doesn't matter if you use flat/non-clipped pedals, your feet probably land to their natural position on either of those two BBs anyway. On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet bottom bracket?

As Garth notes, the difference between the 107mm and 110mm Shimano bottom brackets is only on the non-drive side, so it shouldn't make an difference in terms of chainring clearance and chainline/front derailleur function. For a while Harris cyclery had a table showing the drive side lengths of

[RBW] FS: Basically new MUSA Pants/BYK-R-SLAX, size XL, $60

For sale is one pair of the current Rivendell/MUSA Pants, now renamed BYK-R-SLAX, size XL, as described here: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/musa-pants I'd been curious to try these out for a long time so ordered a pair when they were recently restocked, but it turns

[RBW] Re: Building a Sam Hillborne

A small note of caution regarding 9-speed DA bar-end shifters and triple cranks. I have 3 or 4 pairs and I learned through trial and error that there are sets designed for a double crank and sets designed for a triple. The triple has, I believe, a gray plastic collar, while the double is

[RBW] History of the bicycle by Grant

I remember reading an article by Grant on the history of the bicycle, from early galactic history onwards. I can't find it in the reader index (thank you Reed) or with a basic google search. Can anyone point me there? Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] WTB: silver rear hub, 32h, 135mm, 11spd (or 8-10) (Velo Orange, Shimano, White, others)

I have a couple Velo Orange Voyager rims (700c, 32h) that I want to build up. Plan to use rim brakes, but a center lock hub would be okay too. Open to other ideas and suggestions too. *Hubs I'm looking for in particular (32h, silver or polished):* Shimano FH-T670

[RBW] Re: WTB: silver rear hub, 32h, 135mm, 11spd (or 8-10) (Velo Orange, Shimano, White, others)

Abe, I don't have any hubs that fit your criteria, but one little informational nugget is that 11 spd shimano mtn cassettes actually work on 10 speed shimano freehubs! So if you have the linked 670 or 610 hubs above, you'd still be able to use 11 speed cassettes (and even the hg700, the most

Re: [RBW] Re: Sand floatation, comparing 700C and 650B tires of similar width

I have well over 7,000 miles on a Pugsley with 4” tires and I did think that the large tires would be much slower than “normal” size tires. I looked over my commute data at one point and found that my average speed on the fat bike vs other bikes wasn’t significantly less. This was on lots of

[RBW] Re: Building a Sam Hillborne

@velomann (i have no idea how to quote reply on this forum) On the Sam that Riv built for me the bar ends are grey and I'm running a double just fine. On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 12:05:56 PM UTC-8 velomann wrote: > A small note of caution regarding 9-speed DA bar-end shifters and triple

[RBW] Re: History of the bicycle by Grant

There’s this: Grant Petersen: The Big Bang Theory…of Bicycles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VJ4jAn4v-U On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 5:45:49 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > I remember reading an article by Grant on the history of the bicycle, from > early galactic history onwards. I can't find

Re: [RBW] Re: Sand floatation, comparing 700C and 650B tires of similar width

Patrick, Here's a couple things for you to chew on: - Some Pugsley owners have machined down their 100mm bottom bracket to 83mm, which is a downhill mountain bike standard, to reduce the Q by ~17mm. This would bring

[RBW] Re: Brooks Pro saddle broken/issues -- free for shipping

Saddle spoken for. Thanks. Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 12:48:49 PM UTC-6 Julian Westerhout wrote: > I have a Brooks Pro saddle with a broken rail and with the leather pulling > away from in front of the outermost rear rivets on each side. > > Before I

[RBW] Changes to 2020 Sam Hillborne geometry?

The recent batch size naming has changed — i.e. the frames formerly known as 55 and 58 are now 54 and 57. Anyone know how the geometry changed? The charts still reflect the old sizing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet bottom bracket?

I've used both BB's with an XD2 triple with those rings on both my custom road bike and my Bombadil. The funny thing about 110mm and 107mm Shimano styled cartridges is the 3mm difference is on the non-drive side. Could I tell a difference in overall width ? Of course not ! The theories of

[RBW] Re: Changes to 2020 Sam Hillborne geometry?

That info likely won't get posted until the frames actually arrive. Calling Riv on ye 'ol telephone, they'll be able to tell you. Vince always seems to have such answers. On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7:26:05 AM UTC-5 John Woo wrote: > The recent batch size naming has changed — i.e. the